NHTSA recall 05V307000
Electrical System · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
Why it matters: When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the changeover box. The recall began on July 21, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2005 Tiffin Allegro
- 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay
- 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bus
- 2005 Tiffin Phaeton
- 2005 Tiffin Zephyr
- 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Tiffin Allegro, 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay, 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus, 2005 Tiffin Phaeton, 2005 Tiffin Zephyr.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V307000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.